Successful Interventional Management of Common Carotid Artery Rupture during Recurrent Parathyroid Cancer Surgery: A Case Report

J Korean Soc Radiol. 2022 Sep;83(5):1128-1133. doi: 10.3348/jksr.2021.0150. Epub 2022 Apr 20.

Abstract

Common carotid artery (CCA) rupture during parathyroid cancer surgery is extremely rare and is generally life-threatening. We present a case of successful management of a ruptured CCA following the emergency placement of stent-graft in a 59-year-old male diagnosed with recurrent parathyroid cancer. During recurrent parathyroid cancer surgery, his right CCA ruptured unexpectedly, and his vital signs deteriorated rapidly despite surgical management. After stent replacement, his unstable vital signs improved and, thereafter, he was discharged without any complications.

부갑상선암 수술 중 발생하는 총경동맥 파열은 매우 드물고 생명을 위협하는 질환이다. 저자들은 재발한 부갑상선암을 가진 59세 남자 환자에서 파열된 총경동맥을 응급 피복형 스텐트 삽입을 통해 성공적으로 치료한 증례를 보고한다. 수술 도중 환자의 우측 총경동맥은 갑자기 파열되었고 수술적 대처에도 활력징후가 급속하게 악화되었으나 스텐트 삽입 후 호전되었고 합병증 없이 퇴원하였다.

Keywords: Carotid Artery Injuries; Emergencies; Endovascular Procedures; Parathyroidectomy; Stents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports